Spiced Portuguese-Style Shrimp with Garlic and Chili

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-17 · Updated 2026-06-17

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Juicy shrimp sautéed with garlic, fresh chili, and traditional Portuguese spices for a vibrant and aromatic seafood dish. This Portuguese-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs large shrimp peeled and deveined, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Portuguese cuisine 210 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
3 tbsp olive oil
5 thinly sliced garlic cloves
1 sliced red chili pepper
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 5 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1 sliced red chili pepper, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp, seasoning with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp smoked paprika. Sauté shrimp for 3-4 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
Step 3: Remove skillet from heat and stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Toss to coat the shrimp and serve immediately with crusty bread or rice.